Approx. 165 ha forest portfolio with room to scale in Latvia
A focused acquisition package from a wider single-owner portfolio, with further forest hectares potentially available subject to confirmation.
Ref. no. L00755LV:
Approx. 165 ha of Latvian forest offered as a focused, scalable acquisition portfolio
Start with a defined forest package and retain scope to discuss additional hectares from the wider owner portfolio, subject to confirmation.
Highlights:
- Approx. 165 hectares of forest assembled as a focused Latvian portfolio
- A scalable acquisition format with potential to add further forest hectares
- Part of a wider single-owner portfolio, subject to final composition checks
- Technical forestry and cadastral data can support the next review stage
- Standing timber, species and age data to be confirmed during due diligence
- A focused 165-hectare entry point rather than the full underlying portfolio
Approx. 165 hectares with room to scale
Reference L00755LV presents an approximately 165-hectare forest portfolio in Latvia. The offered package is being marketed as a focused forest acquisition rather than the full underlying owner portfolio. The wider portfolio is held by a single owner and is geographically distributed, with scope to discuss additional forest hectares subject to agreement, final portfolio composition and technical confirmation.
Build the investment case on verified forest data
For this 165-hectare package, detailed standing timber volume, tree species and age structure have not yet been provided in the current overview. Those items should therefore form part of the next-stage forestry and cadastral review before management or harvesting assumptions are made. Technical forestry and cadastral information can be provided for detailed investor review. Investor enquiries, presentations and site visits are handled by Jesper Kjær ApS.
Forestry context in Latvia
Latvia offers a well-documented setting for investors reviewing forest assets. Forestry is a significant land use and an established part of the national economy. Official statistics show that Latvia had about 3.31 million hectares of forest on 1 January 2024, with approximately 46% owned by the State and 54% by other owners. The official statistical system continues to publish current tables on forest land, ownership, standing timber, tree species and age structure. For an investor, this creates a useful public reference framework against which project-specific inventory data can later be reviewed. Latvia also has an active wood-based export economy. In June 2026, wood and articles of wood, including wood charcoal, accounted for 14.7% of Latvia's total goods exports. This is national market context, not a forecast for the portfolio.
Forest and forestry business conditions
Forest ownership in Latvia sits within a formal operating framework that makes verified inventory data central to management. Under Latvia's Law on Forests, an owner or lawful possessor must ensure forest inventory and re-perform it at least every 20 years, while forestry activity from the previous calendar year must be reported to the State Forest Service. Inventory work is carried out by certified persons. The same law places obligations on owners to regenerate stands after qualifying felling or other impacts and to tend regenerated stands. It also links forest management with sustainable utilisation of timber resources, preservation of productivity and value, biodiversity, soil and water protection, and resilience to climate change. These rules make the quality and recency of the underlying forest inventory particularly important when an acquisition is evaluated. For international buyers, Latvian legislation provides routes for qualifying citizens and companies from Latvia, the EU, EEA, Switzerland and OECD Code of Liberalisation states to acquire land, while restrictions and procedures can depend on the buyer and the category of land. Transaction-specific legal review is therefore an essential part of due diligence.
Regional development perspective
The wider owner portfolio from which this opportunity is drawn is distributed across several parts of Latvia rather than being one contiguous block. The present marketing, however, is deliberately focused on an approximately 165-hectare forest portfolio. For a multi-plot forest acquisition, the practical questions are therefore not only how many hectares are included, but how the individual plots work together operationally. Access, forest-road conditions, contractor routing, harvesting schedules, regeneration work and timber marketing can all affect the efficiency of management and should be reviewed against the final plot list. Latvia's official forestry statistics are available at increasingly detailed territorial levels, including inventoried area, standing timber and age structure. Such data are useful for understanding the wider operating environment, but they should never be used to infer the species mix, volume or age profile of this specific portfolio. Those characteristics need to come from the portfolio's own forestry records.
The specific property or forestry business
Reference L00755LV is being presented as an approximately 165-hectare forest portfolio in Latvia. The opportunity is intentionally framed around this defined package rather than the full underlying owner portfolio. The wider source material describes a single-owner forest portfolio and confirms that the properties are geographically distributed. It also provides scope for a discussion about adding further hectares, subject to agreement, final portfolio composition and technical confirmation. This gives an investor a clear starting scale while preserving the possibility of expansion if a larger acquisition is preferred. The current overview does not provide detailed standing timber volume, tree-species composition or age structure for the offered 165 hectares. Those points must therefore be confirmed from the underlying forest inventory before any management or harvesting assumptions are made. Technical forestry and cadastral information can be provided for detailed investor review. The investment case should consequently be built in stages: first confirm exactly which land units make up the 165-hectare package, then verify cadastral and title information, and then reconcile the forest inventory with the physical and legal characteristics of the plots.
Investor review and development perspective
A disciplined forestry review can turn a headline area into an operating picture. For this portfolio, the next-stage work should include confirmation of the final cadastral plot list, ownership and encumbrances, the date and scope of forest inventory, standing volume, dominant species, stand age, protected-area or management restrictions, access and road conditions, and any current felling or regeneration obligations. These are review items, not assumptions about the property. Once verified, they can support a practical management model covering thinning and harvesting priorities, regeneration and young-stand tending, road maintenance, contractor procurement and timber sales. Latvia's regulatory framework makes this sequence especially logical because inventory, reporting and regeneration duties are embedded in forest management. Scale can also be considered pragmatically. Approximately 165 hectares is large enough to justify a structured technical review while remaining a defined acquisition package. If an investor wants greater scale, the possibility of adding further hectares from the wider owner portfolio can be explored separately. Any operational efficiencies from enlargement would depend on the location, composition, access and forest data of the additional plots and should be tested rather than assumed.
Jesper Kjær ApS’ role
Jesper Kjær ApS acts as an independent development and brokerage firm for selected agricultural, forestry and nature-property projects in Central and Eastern Europe. The company was established in 2001 and has had a particular focus on agriculture and forestry since 2003, including the mediation of forest and nature properties in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. In a transaction such as L00755LV, our role is to connect the investor with the opportunity, organise the flow of available project information and work with local partners so that the relevant commercial and technical questions can be addressed. A forest acquisition remains a multidisciplinary process: cadastral, forestry, legal and financial matters should be verified by the appropriate specialists before a purchaser commits. Our objective is to make that review process clear, structured and efficient while keeping the dialogue focused on the investor's preferred scale and acquisition criteria.
Further information
The approximately 165-hectare package offers a focused route into Latvian forestry without requiring an investor to acquire the entire wider portfolio. The immediate priority is not to fill gaps with assumptions, but to verify the parcel-level forestry and cadastral information that will define the asset's management profile. Investors who want to examine the opportunity can request the available technical material, discuss the intended composition of the 165-hectare package and, if relevant, explore the possibility of adding further hectares. Jesper Kjær ApS handles investor enquiries, presentations and site visits and can coordinate the next stage of dialogue with the local parties involved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Jesper Kjær ApS, its business and when was it established?
Jesper Kjær ApS is an independent development and brokerage firm that has facilitated investment projects in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia since 2001, with a particular focus on agriculture and forestry since 2003. As of 2024, we have expanded our activities to include the Czech Republic and as of 2026 also Slovakia.
What services does Jesper Kjær ApS provide?
We identify investment opportunities and guide investors through the complex process of acquiring the desired business.
What is the purpose of Jesper Kjær ApS?
The purpose of the company is advisory services in connection with investments in agricultural and forestry land, as well as agricultural and forestry businesses abroad, including the brokerage of such land and businesses.
How has the company’s international experience evolved?
Through more than 25 years of developing and mediating investment projects in Europe and North Africa, the company has grown its skills, step-by-step, in cooperation with a large, effective network.
What types of agricultural businesses are typically offered for sale via Jesper Kjær ApS?
Arable farms, mixed crop/livestock operations, dairy farms, pig farms, poultry farms, and large-scale land portfolios.
What specialized agricultural projects are offered?
We facilitate everything from arable land and dairy farms to specialized projects in beef production, pig farming, poultry farming, biogas plants, etc.
How is soil quality assessed on the properties?
Domestic classification systems provide investors with an accurate picture of the soil quality and cultivation potential.
What is the typical size range of agricultural farms offered via Jesper Kjær ApS?
Projects can vary substantially in scale and structure depending on property type, land area, soil quality and infrastructure.
How is agricultural land ownership structured?
Acquisition is often structured in a company structure consisting of new and/or existing special purpose companies. Acquisitions may include direct freehold ownership, long-term lease agreements, or a combination of both.
In which countries do Jesper Kjær ApS mediate forestry?
We mediate forestry in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
What is the nature of Baltic Forest?
The Baltic Forest is a lush, sprawling transition zone where the temperate leafy woods of Central Europe meet the rugged, evergreen taiga of the North. Spanning Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, these forests are the lifeblood of the region, covering roughly 50% of the land.
How is the ecosystem in Baltic Forests?
The Baltic states sit in a botanical 'sweet spot' called the hemiboreal zone. This means you get the best (and most resilient) of both worlds: Conifers: Scots pine and Norway spruce dominate, especially in sandy soils or coastal areas. Broadleaf Trees: Birch, aspen, and alder are everywhere, providing a brilliant yellow hue in the autumn. The Giants: In more fertile pockets, you’ll find 'noble' hardwoods like oak, ash, and lime trees.
Land, Water and Moss in the Baltic Forests?
The nature of these forests is inseparable from water. Because the terrain is relatively flat, the drainage is slow, leading to a distinct landscape: Wet Forests: Large sections of the forest are 'swampy', dominated by black alder and thick carpets of sphagnum moss. The Forest-Bog Mosaic: You often can't tell where the forest ends and the peat bog begins. This high humidity creates a haven for rare lichens and fungi. Coastal Influence: Along the Baltic Sea, the forests become wind-swept and 'crooked', with pines adapted to salty air and sandy dunes.
Biodiversity and Wildlife in the Baltic Forests?
Unlike much of Western Europe, the Baltic Forests remain relatively wild and interconnected, allowing large mammals to thrive.
What tree species are widespread in the Baltic countries?
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris), Norway Spruce (Picea abies) and Silver Birch (Betula pendula) e.g. Beyond the birch, several other broadleaf trees thrive in the temperate climate e.g. Grey and Black Alder, European Aspen, English Oak and Common Ash.
What is the structure of Baltic Forest areas?
The return of property to the original owners, after the restoration of the three Baltic nations in the 90s, has resulted in the average property size being small. It is considered by some investors as a disadvantage, while others see it as an advantage because its negotiability is better. The number of potential buyers is greater because the buyer's capital does not have to be so large with each transaction.
What types of forestry businesses are typically offered for sale via Jesper Kjær ApS?
Both small plots of e.g. 20-30 hectares are offered, as well as large portfolios of several hundred or thousands of hectares are offered for sale. We facilitate everything from small forest plots to large portfolios, with new forest, middle aged forests and adult forest ready for harvest. We facilitate transactions of production forests, naturally growing forests or nature conservation forests, as well as nature/recreation areas, and/or a combination.
How is forestry land ownership typically structured?
Acquisition is often structured in a company structure consisting of new and/or existing special purpose companies.
What does it mean when a property is sold in a discreet transaction?
This means the sale is handled confidentially without public disclosure of details like the owner's identity until a non-disclosure agreement is in place.
Are off-market agricultural properties available?
Yes. Many transactions are conducted off-market and accessed through established local networks and long-term relationships.
Why is local knowledge emphasized for international investors?
Local understanding is critical for analyzing risks and opportunities when 'shopping abroad' in diverse European markets.
Can Jesper Kjær ApS help find a specific type of investment not currently listed?
Certainly. We offer a discreet market screening and search service to identify properties meeting your specific criteria.
What specific investment opportunity is being offered here?
The offered object, with Jesper Kjær ApS reference number L00755LV, is an approximately 165-hectare forest portfolio in Latvia.
What is the core proposition of reference number L00755LV?
Approx. 165 ha of Latvian forest offered as a focused, scalable acquisition portfolio
Why may reference number L00755LV be relevant for forestry investors?
Start with a defined forest package and retain scope to discuss additional hectares from the wider owner portfolio, subject to confirmation.
What can be confirmed before progressing with reference number L00755LV?
Technical forestry, cadastral and transaction details can be confirmed during investor review.
How can potential investors contact Jesper Kjær ApS?
You can contact Jesper Kjær directly by telephone at +45 51361495 or by email at jk@jkaps.dk.